Accu is combining football and robotics in a bid to engage with a wider audience and demonstrate innovation, engineering and advanced manufacturing at this year’s Make UK National Manufacturing Conference 2026.
The event, which will take place on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London, will see Accu revealing for the first time the Accu Robotic Football Challenge. This features a small-scale replica of the iconic Accu Stadium truss alongside 3d printed football robots made by Accu’s engineers. Attendees will be able to take part in a 1-on-1 robot football game with the chance to win prizes, including a bag of Accu’s speciality coffee or a Wera Tool Set.
Patrick Faulkner, Lead Engineer at Accu, explains: “We are really excited to be taking our Robotic Football Challenge to the Make UK National Manufacturing Conference. This is a great opportunity for us to engage with manufacturers and makers and to discuss the value of high-quality precision components to any project, large or small.”
Accu will be demonstrating its extensive range of precision components at the Make UK National Manufacturing Conference, including self-tapping screws, brass inserts, marine grade stainless steel screws, nuts and bolts, plus many more.
The Make UK National Manufacturing Conference is expected to attract over 700 delegates, with expert speakers in keynote sessions and panel discussions throughout the day, as well as diving deeper into topics in a series of breakout sessions. The conference is a chance to connect with suppliers, see live demos, and get hands-on with the innovations shaping the future of industry.
